Where have all the Employees Gone?

Our partner association, CFIB, imparted information to our industry on how to approach and tackle the employment crunch that we find ourselves in. Click on the image for the playback.

• Nathan Mean - Director Business Resources Escalation

What is the Future of Trade Shows in our Industry?

We opened up a dialogue with suppliers and buyers about the future of trade shows in our industries.

• Jonathan Fortin - President, Casitas Footwear

• Karen Lamothe - Territory Sales Manager, Kids & Adults, Geox Canada

• Alan McFarlane - Sales Executive, Kodiak Group Holdings Inc.

• David Anderson - President, David William Shoe & More

Proactive Planning for 2022

How are sales reps, distributors, suppliers at all levels going navigating the supply chain issues?

• Frank D'Alesio - Dir. of Sales, Cougar

• Tim Stacey - Blundstone Canada

• James Geddes - Authentik Agencies

• Thomas Arn - Owner, SBO Dist & AFA Canada Board of Director

Meet the next generation of industry retailers.

Moderated by Karine Bogle, Owner, White Balmer Shoes and AFA Canada Board of Director

Panelists include:

• Bradley Becker - Becker Shoes

• Morgan Kunitz - Kunitz Shoes

• Cara Trozzolo - Chesler Shoes

Khaula Mubasher, a Digital Content Pro with Gabor Group, breaks down content creation to build a brand, lift sales and create loyal customers.

Tune in as suppliers and retailers discuss inventoryconcerns - current and in the future

Moderator - Frank D’Alesio

This recording is audio only

What do Retailers need from Reps this F/W Selling Season? How can Reps make the Virtual Presentation more effective and efficient for Retailers?

Moderator - Diane Thurston

Blundstone Canada, Dir of Business Development

Learn from your industry peers. Sharing tips and tools on how they successfully adapted from presenting in-person to online.

Presenters - AFA Board of Directors

Becky Collins - Sr Account Executive, Kodiak Krystal Campbell - KMC Agency

Watch this virtual fireside chat on the current state of retail and learn how Retail Council of Canada has worked tirelessly on behalf of retailers across the country throughout this Covid crisis.

Featuring

Janelle LeBlanc, AFA Canada President

Diane Brisebois, Retail Council of Canada, President and CEO

Retailers and suppliers discuss their current marketing strategies to engage customers.

Tune in and hear what they have to say.

How have their strategies changed over the year? What digital initiatives have they adopted? How are they maintaining their human connection?

Retailers

Cara Trozzolo - Chesler Shoes

Lisa Dalia - Solee Shoes

Supplier

Mathew Cuffaro - Papillon International